2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · PJ55 YPT
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 75,584 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ55 YPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 75,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ55 YPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (PJ55 YPT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PJ55 YPT Mileage History
- 22/08/202459,897 mi
- 28/08/202568,684 mi+8,787 mi
- 28/08/202568,686 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/202675,584 mi+6,898 mi
- 27/08/202675,584 mi
Average of roughly 7,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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